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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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